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Permalink Reply by Roosterman on March 29, 2009 at 7:23am

Hope the gurus sorted this out for ya Jacob! My jigsaw is wrecked so I do it with a drill - Il attach a pic as its easier to see what Im on about (this one, bottom left, is drilled, just needs sanding). Basically I mark the 2 end points, cut it to depth with a hacksaw, then drill out all the material inbetween with a 22mm drill. Its a five minute job, quick belt sand and its done. Sure it leaves a row of little holes, but its inside the box....

Permalink Reply by Jacob Blackwood on March 29, 2009 at 7:30am

Thanks Randy. Both methods you guys told me about will be a lot easier than the method I was using.

Permalink Reply by B Tal on March 30, 2009 at 3:45am

Hey Jacob, I had the same issue before I got my band saw, I used my pull saw to cut in perpendicular cuts to the neck (like ladder rungs) about an inch apart for the length of the notch. Make the cuts a hair more shallow than you actually want the depth. Take a screwdriver and "pop" out the sections. You can remove alot of material this way quickly. Then finish up with the rasp/files. Ive done this on headstocks as well. good luck!

Permalink Reply by Jacob Blackwood on April 6, 2009 at 7:39am

Update: Got a dremel with the plunge router attachment. Goodbye router woes!

Permalink Reply by Michael Gajeski on September 10, 2009 at 10:41pm

I use a table saw. Lay your neck blank face down on a cross cut sled and make multiple passes with the blade height set just shy of your desired depth. works like a charm with minimal touch ups needed afterward.

I have to say though, ted crocker's idea is pure genius as usual.